Happy Farm Community Work and Practice Day
April 4 / 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
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DonateThis is our second 2026 Happy Farm day! Since our first day was such a success we are continuing Farm days regularly. This will be a very special day, and we hope you can make it. Please invite your friends and family!
Saturday, April 4, Happy Farm Community Day
Gather at the Happy Farm (near the main gate entrance to the monastery) at 8:45 am and begin at 9:00 am
We will have LUNCH TOGETHER ON THE FARM at 12:30.
Please bring your own vegetarian packed lunch for yourself and your party, including all utensils, beverages, and other items you will need.
You may also like to bring a snack and some food to share.
We will have water available.
You may also like to bring chairs or other seating items if you would not be comfortable sitting on tarps on the ground.
Children are welcome as long as they have appropriate adult supervision throughout the day.
Animal friends are also welcome but must be leashed and have appropriate care.
THE HAPPY FARM IS LOCATED JUST PAST THE MAIN ENTRANCE GATE (NEAR MELRU LANE)
These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to:
When: Saturday, April 4, Arrive 8:45-9:00, Service: 9:00am – 12:10pm
Where: Happy Farm (just past the main entrance gate of Deer Park Monastery on Melru Lane)
Lunch: Packed lunch together at 12:30pm on the Happy Farm
Personal gardening tools, including shovels and rakes are also welcome, just be sure to label your tools.
Parking and Transportation
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We invite you to share your photos from our community days! Please send any images to happyfarm@deerparkmonastery.org. This email address can also be used for any questions or information requests about the Happy Farm.
The Happy Farm at Deer Park Monastery is a living expression of our love and respect for Mother Earth. Rooted in the principles of agroecology, it integrates regenerative and organic farming within our mindfulness practice community.
The farm is nurtured by three essential elements: mindfulness practice, organic farming, and community living. It serves as a living classroom where monastics, retreatants, neighbors, and volunteers can cultivate not only nourishing vegetables but also mindfulness, joy, and a sense of interconnectedness with the Earth.
Our vision is to cultivate a space where mindfulness intersects with sustainable agriculture, nourishing the well-being of individuals, society, and the planet.
When we breathe together and work together, our collective mindfulness can help heal the Earth and bring peace and joy to ourselves and one another.
We look forward to practicing with you on the Happy Farm!
With gratitude, The Happy Farm Team
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